OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries in Georgia


The obituaries in the Cedartown, GA, Polk County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Georgia's history and identity.

Burlean S. Kitchens

Burlean S. Kitchens

Apr 7, 2007

Mrs. Burlean S. Kitchens, age 76, of Cedartown passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2007. She was a member of Youngs Grove Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Strickland and Willie Rudeseal Strickland; son, Steven Allen Kitchens; twin sister and twin brother, Ledever Strickland and Arnold Strickland and brothers, Van Strickland, Clarence Strickland and Robert...

Drew Jarrell

Drew Jarrell

Apr 6, 2007

Mr. Bobby Andrew "Drew" Jarrell, age 30, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, April 6, 2007. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, James Cotton and Robert L. Jarrell and Grandmother Louise Jarrell. He is survived by his parents, Bobby Jarrell and Tawana Jarrell; sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Bradly Maddox; brother, K. Darryl Jarrell and nephews, Devin Maddox...

Catherine Kramer

Catherine Kramer

Apr 5, 2007

Mrs. Catherine Kramer, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Nicholas Kramer, Sr. Mrs. Kramer is survived by her sons, Bill Kramer and Nick Kramer and 4 grandchildren. The graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, April 7th at 4:30p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Bob Hoffmann officiating. You...

Ewell Sanford Carr

Ewell Sanford Carr

Apr 4, 2007

Mr. Ewell Sanford Carr, age 71, of Cave Spring, Georgia passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007. He was born June 1, 1935 in Fulton County, Georgia to the son of E. Sanford Carr and Annie Mae Terry Carr. Mr. Ewell Carr was a member of The First Baptist Church of Cedartown where he was a Deacon and The Keystone Sunday...

John Wesley Shaw

John Wesley Shaw

Mar 31, 2007

Mr. John Wesley Shaw, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007. He was born March 31, 1928 in Dawson, Georgia. He was a retired United States Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Mr. Shaw is preceded in death by parents, John William Shaw and Cassie Mae Sealark Shaw; wife, Darlene Jan Stickney...

Mary Irene Shepard

Mary Irene Shepard

Mar 29, 2007

Mrs. Mary Irene Shepard, age 95 of Cedartown, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doyal Shepard; parents, Jess Wilson and Dollie Short Wilson. Mrs. Shepard is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Hogue and Ray Hogue and son and daughter-in-law, John Forrister and Kathleen Forrister. The funeral service will be...

Danny Kines

Danny Kines

Mar 28, 2007

Mr. Danny Kines, age 56 of Cedartown passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Robert Kines and Mattie Belle Lindsey Kines. Mr. Kines is survived by his wife, Sherry Gail Bonds Kines; daughter and son-in-law, Sandi Kines Smith and Michael Dee Smith; sons, Robert Darrin Kines and Derrick Van Kines and...

Mary Ann Elizabeth Timms

Mary Ann Elizabeth Timms

Mar 27, 2007

Ms. Mary Timms, age 68 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson Timms; mother, Hermie Inez Bowman Batchler; and father, J.W. Warren. Mrs. Timms is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Betty Reynolds and Richard Reynolds; step-daughters, Bessie Mae Morris, Dollie Mae Golacki, Minnie Lee Surrett; step-son, Buddy Timms...

Robert Eugene Fincher

Robert Eugene Fincher

Mar 26, 2007

Mr. Robert Eugene "Bobby" Fincher, age 44, of Adairsville, Georgia passed away March 26, 2007. He was born November 10, 1962 in Trion, Georgia. Mr. Fincher was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and an employee of Shaw Industries. He is preceded in death by father, Robert Berry Fincher and sister, Darlene Reynolds. Mr. Bobby Fincher is...

Matthew Wayne Prather

Matthew Wayne Prather

Mar 23, 2007

Mr. Matthew Wayne Prather, age 20, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, March 23, 2007. He was born on March 9, 1987 in Floyd County. Matthew was a 2005 graduate of Cedartown High School. He was an accomplished musician. Matthew attended Jacksonville State University and Brevard Music Center and was currently attending Georgia Highlands College. He is preceded in death...

Vicki Elaine Fincher Redding Smith

Vicki Elaine Fincher Redding Smith

Mar 22, 2007

Mrs. Vicki Elaine Fincher Redding Smith, age 52, of Kingston passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007. She was born on December 31, 1954 in Rockmart. She is preceded in death by her father, Joshua Fincher and her brother, Wayne Fincher. She is survived by her husband, Ted Smith; daughter, Tisha Spann; sons, Jonathan Redding and Brandon Smith; mother, Eloise...

Judy Carol Dunn

Judy Carol Dunn

Mar 19, 2007

Ms. Judy Carol Dunn, age 45, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, March 19, 2007. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. You may sign the online guestbook or send the Dunn family private condolences. The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements for Ms. Judy Carol Dunn.

Mabel Odell Sorrells

Mabel Odell Sorrells

Mar 12, 2007

Ms. Mabel Odell Sorrells, age 87, of Cedartown passed away on March 12, 2007. Ms. Sorrells was a graduate of Rockmart High School. She was the first woman to enlist the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in Polk County. She also played at the World's Fair in New York City for a professional women's baseball team. Ms. Sorrells retired from the...

Amber Elizabeth Jackson

Amber Elizabeth Jackson

Mar 11, 2007

Miss Amber Elizabeth Jackson, age 16, of Cedartown passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007. She was preceded in death by her Great Grand Parents; Orth & Leders Elder and James & Dovie Hill, and by her Uncles; Richard Lynn Jackson and William Allen Garrett. Miss Jackson is survived by her parents, Wayland & Andrea Jackson; sisters, Lacey Denise Jackson,...

Van Arelious Watson

Van Arelious Watson

Mar 9, 2007

Mr. Van Arelious Watson, age 73, of Cedartown passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Arelious Watson and Mollie Lorine Martin Watson. Mr. Watson was married to Shelby J. Watson. Mr. Watson is survived by daughters, Ann W. Bullard and Lori C. Wright both of Cedartown and son, Chris Watson of...

Anne M. Grimsley

Anne M. Grimsley

Mar 8, 2007

Mrs. Anne M. Grimsley, age 87 of Cedartown passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ida Mae Jones Moore and J.S. Moore; sister, Lilliam Moore Mann; brother, J.V. "Buddy" Moore and sister, Opel Moore Dempsey. Mrs. Grimsley is survived by her husband, Andrew Lacy Grimsley and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and...

Hannah Alexis Martin

Hannah Alexis Martin

Mar 8, 2007

Miss Hannah Alexis Martin, age 9, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007 at T.C. Thompson Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was a fourth grade student at Williams Avenue School. She is survived by her parents, Matt an Jolie Martin; sister, Hope Martin; brother, Grayson Martin; grandparents, Don and Carolyn Martin; Steve and Debbie Manning and...

Marcia Louise Shelton

Marcia Louise Shelton

Mar 5, 2007

Ms. Marcia Louise Shelton, age 57, of Cedartown passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Mangus; mother, Violet Hardeman Jones; father and step-mother, Otis Edward Jones and Florence Jones; sister, Gertrude Atkins and brother, Edward E. Jones. Ms. Shelton is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle Moore and Chris...

Sara Louise Cissne

Sara Louise Cissne

Mar 2, 2007

Ms. Sara Louise Cox Rodgers Cissne, age 95, of Jacksonville, Florida formerly of Cedartown peacefully passed away on Friday, March 2, 2007 at Regents Park Nursing Home. She was born on August 15, 1911 in Polk County. Sara was a very dedicated, loving and kind daughter, mother and grandmother. She moved from Cedartown to Jacksonville, Florida in 1997 to be...

Anne Sparks

Anne Sparks

Feb 27, 2007

Mrs. Anne Burkhalter Sparks, age 80, of Cedartown passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. She was born on February 14, 1927 in Polk County. She is preceded in death by her husband, Seals Sparks; husband, Robert Burkhalter; sister, Evelyn Lamb and brothers, Thomas Hampton and William Hampton. Mrs. Sparks is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Robert...

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